Getting to Hunter Valley
Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.
By Air
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) (SYD)
130 minutes drive to Hunter Valley
Airlines serving this airport:
Newcastle (Williamtown) (NTL)
45 minutes drive to Hunter Valley
Airlines serving this airport:
By Train
LimitedStation
Maitland / Cessnock (limited service)
From the Capital
2h drive from Sydney; trains to Maitland then taxi/bus
Car Rental
Car recommended; day tour buses from Sydney are also very popular
Local Transport
Rideshare
Limited Uber
Public Transit
Rover Coaches local service; very limited
Bike Rental
Available
Driving Tips
- 1
Drive on the LEFT
- 2
The F3/M1 motorway from Sydney is straightforward
- 3
Pokolbin is the main wine hub — most cellar doors are here
Region Location
Tours & Experiences in Hunter Valley
Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours
Guided tastings at top wineries in Hunter Valley with an expert sommelier.
Hunter Valley Food & Wine Experiences
Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Hunter Valley.
Hunter Valley Winery Day Trips
Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Hunter Valley.
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